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Education Programs offered in South Dakota

Lesley University has been offering teacher education programs to residents of South Dakota since 1997. Learn more about online certificate and degree programs Lesley offers in South Dakota and a list of South Dakota requirements for adding endorsements to a current teaching license.

Lesley Degree and Certificate Programs

ONLINE PROGRAMS
Certificate Programs
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Emergent Technologies
Internet & Society
Mathematics in Education
Online Teaching
Science in Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master's Degree Programs
Effective Teaching, M.Ed.
Individually Designed Program for Educators, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
Science in Education, M.Ed.
Educational Technology, M.Ed. 

LOW RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Adult Learning
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning   

TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS in SOUTH DAKOTA

An approved education endorsement for South Dakota educators is a sequence of courses and experiences completed at a minor level (or less) or verification of a passing score on the approved state certification examination that meets preparation standards in article 24:15.

Educators wanting to add an endorsement by completion of coursework or Praxis II test prior to the renewal must complete the online endorsement application. This will NOT change the expiration date of your current certificate.

Additional Paper Documents May Be Required

  • Official transcripts to verify coursework
  • Copy of Praxis II test scores
  • Verification of experience in an accredited K-12 school 
List of South Dakota endorsements and requirements

Should you have questions on your license, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Authorization and Educator Licensure in South Dakota

Authorization - Lesley University is authorized to offer programs in South Dakota based on the following process: Lesley University is allowed to operate in the state of South Dakota based on the institution's regional accreditation by NEASC.

Educator Licensure: Higher education authorization and educator licensure approval are separate entities. For more information on educator licensure, visit the South Dakota Department of Education.

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Consumer Information

As a resident of South Dakota, should you have a grievance that was not satisfied through Lesley University's internal process, you may follow the South Dakota Attorney General consumer complaint process. A detailed guide for this process may be found by clicking here or you can contact the:

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Phone: 605.773.3455 | Fax: 605.773.2422

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ACCREDITATION

Lesley University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). For more information, please visit our Accreditations and State Approvals page.